Dental Care

Dogs & Cats need dental care too!

Unfortunately, dental hygiene for dogs and cats is sometimes overlooked. Many people seem to just expect them to have bad breath, and few people brush their dogs’ teeth frequently enough. Dental hygiene is just as important to your pet’s overall heath as things like nutrition, proper exercise and routine grooming. Help keep their teeth healthy – pay attention to those pearly whites!

Some of the signs of dental disease that you could look out for:

Halitosis (bad breath)

Reluctance to chew / chewing on only one side / crying out when chewing

Increased salivation

Red and/or puffy gums

Bleeding gums

Tartar / Calculus (hard coating on teeth that is usually brown or yellow; results from plaque build-up)

Missing and/or loose teeth

Anything else about the mouth that appears unusual

There are several options for preventing dental disease:

Prescription tooth diets

Tooth brushing daily with enzymatic tooth paste

Dental chews and toys

Large raw bones

Grades Of Dental Disease

Grade 0 - perfect teeth - our goal

No tartar

No gum inflammation

No gum recession

Grade 1 - early disease but reversible at home

Any tartar to mild tartar (photo is the max tartar for grade 1)

No gum inflammation

No gum recession

If no improvement within 4 months - needs a professional clean

Grade 2 - early disease but reversible with professional scale & polish